Trainee Fund Accountant

States of Guernsey; Aztec (NM); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Aztec Group is seeking a Trainee Fund Accountant to join a collaborative, high-performing team. You will gain exposure to a diverse portfolio of funds, participate in bookkeeping and reporting, and build a solid foundation in fund accounting through structured training and mentorship.

Training opportunities at the Aztec Academy, hands-on experience with investor reports, statutory statements and tax reconciliations will develop your technical knowledge and professional skills for a successful

Qualifications

• Willingness to study towards a professional qualification.
• Strong knowledge of financial services basics.
• Good computer literacy and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with bookkeeping of funds, management companies and structures.
• Help prepare, reconcile and proof investor reports and statutory statements.
• Assist with routine audit queries.
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide supporting documents.
• Maintain records in eFront and Excel working papers.
• Assist in preparation and reconciliation of tax returns.

Skills

Professional qualification

Financial services knowledge

Computer literacy

Tools

eFront

Microsoft Excel

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Trainee Fund Accountant

Aztec Group

Full time Ref: 20261409 Opened: 18/08/2026 Closes: 01/09/2026

Reports to Financial Reporting Manager

You will be part of a collaborative and high-performing team, gaining exposure to a diverse portfolio of clients while building a strong foundation in fund accounting and financial services. Through structured training, mentorship and professional development opportunities, you will develop the technical knowledge and practical skills needed to build a successful career at Aztec.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with all aspects of the bookkeeping of funds, management companies and associated fund structures
• Assist with all aspects of accounting matters, including the preparation, reconciliation and proofing of investor reports, statutory financial statements and ad hoc investor requests
• Assist with the completion of routine audit queries
• Prepare periodic bank reconciliations and provide or source supporting documentation evidencing transactions
• Maintain accurate records on eFront and Microsoft Excel working paper schedules for all aspects of bookkeeping
• Assist in the preparation and reconciliation of periodic direct and indirect tax returns

Skills, Knowledge, Expertise

• The candidate should have a desire to study towards a relevant professional qualification (supported by the Aztec Group)
• Sound technical financial services knowledge (to be supported through the Aztec Academy)
• Computer literacy and interpersonal skills are essential